Junkers Ju 252
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1942 · transport aircraft
The Junkers Ju 252 was a German cargo aircraft that made its first flight on 1 August 1942.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 25.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing three-engined transport
- Three Junkers Jumo 211F inverted V-12 engines
- Replacement for the Junkers Ju 52/3m
A three-engined transport with three-bladed constant-speed propellers and 1,007 kW Junkers Jumo 211F engines.
Specifications
- The Junkers Ju 252 has a length of 25.11 m (82 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 34.1 m (112 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 438 km/h (272 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
It was planned as a replacement for the Junkers Ju 52/3m in commercial airline service.
Variants
The Junkers Ju 352 was a variant.
Where you'll see it
Only fifteen were completed as cargo aircraft for the Luftwaffe before production switched to the Junkers Ju 352.
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